How To Fix MH228 - The sales data for the variants cannot be locked completely

MH228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 228

• Message text: The sales data for the variants cannot be locked completely

INCLUDE LOCKED OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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MH228 - Details

• The SAP error message MH228, which states "The sales data for the variants cannot be locked completely," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration and sales order processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with locking the sales data for configurable materials, which can prevent the system from processing sales orders correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same sales data simultaneously, leading to locking conflicts.
  Incomplete Configuration: The variant configuration may not be set up correctly, causing issues when the system attempts to lock the data.
  Database Locking: There may be database locks that are preventing the sales data from being accessed or modified.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: Custom ABAP code or enhancements may interfere with the standard locking mechanism.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in locking mechanisms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Lock Entries: Use transaction